Frozen computer

[jaypee]

Re-installed MS XP-Pro which subsquently froze when started updating files. Rebooted and ended up the same way, then decided to format HDD to start from the beginning, but computer frozen & unable to use CD drive and Floppy Drive?? Any idea how to recover from that??

[Mattk]

maybe try a new hdd ?

[andtheace]

There's many reasons why a PC will freeze. Problems with - Power supply Memory Overheating Hard disc Software If the PC has frozen during setup then the boot virus protection setting in the bios could be enabled. Check the setting for your drives in the BIOS.